For all NBA games scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER you need to strongly consider making:
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Recent Picks: April 2, 2024 (1-2)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors | Lakers ATS -12 | 128-111 Lakers | W | 0.90 |
| New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat | Knicks ML | 109-99 Heat | L | -1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings | OVER 222.5 Total Points | 204 Total Points | L | -1 |
| Overall | 1-2 | -1.1 |
Season Picks: Since Jan. 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 19-24 | -7.02 |
| Spread | 25-20 | 2.56 |
| OVER/UNDER | 21-23 | -3.91 |
| Overall | 65-67 (49.2%) | -8.37 |
Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Matchup Page: Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | +4 (-112) | +142 | O 208 (-112) |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -4 (-108) | -172 | U 208 (-108) |
Pick: Orlando Magic ML
The Orlando Magic handled their business against the New Orleans Pelicans just a few weeks ago at the Kia Center, prevailing 121-106 for their fourth-consecutive win against New Orleans dating back to March 9, 2022.
They've won their last two games both SU and ATS when entering as an underdog of four points or more, with both of those wins also coming on the road like the Magic will be on Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center.
With New Orleans having dropped two in a row and three of its last four, Orlando is in prime position to keep its momentum going for a potential third-straight victory and a surprising upset according to oddsmakers.
Toronto Raptors Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Matchup Page: Toronto Raptors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | +16 (-106) | +870 | O 215.5 (-108) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -16 (-114) | -1500 | U 215.5 (-112) |
Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves ATS -16
If it's not broken, don't fix it.
The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a 14-game losing streak after falling to the Los Angeles Lakers at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, despite getting both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley back in the lineup. This is the 10th time in 2023-24 that they've been double-digit underdogs, having failed to win even one of those prior games SU while covering the spread three times with five-straight losses ATS.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have failed to cover a 10-point spread or better in their last four attempts, but Toronto is in such a rut and has to travel on the second night of a back-to-back slate with little to contend with Minnesota's size down low. Betting on the Raptors to fall short of covering has worked wonders lately, so we're not going to stop just yet.
Portland Trail Blazers Vs. Charlotte Hornets
Matchup Page: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | +1.5 (-110) | +100 | O 212.5 (-112) |
| Charlotte Hornets | -1.5 (-110) | -118 | U 212.5 (-108) |
Pick: OVER 212.5 Total Points
It's two basement dwellers with little to play for beyond pride and/or more ping-pong balls in the draft lottery. Whenever that's the case, defense becomes less and less of a priority, which helps explain the recent success by both squads in the OVER/UNDER market.
The Portland Trail Blazers have reached the OVER in seven of their last nine games, while the Charlotte Hornets have gone OVER in five of their last six.
It's not the sexiest bet, but it's one we'll likely connect on in this otherwise nothing of a contest.
